The three tombstones were quickly re-erected, and the craftsmen around the tombs redesigned and rebuilt them.
Su Xiaoli stepped forward: "Young Master, everything is ready."
Su Yun'an looked at Su Renzhong's tombstone and squinted, saying, "Give each of them ten taels of silver as their wages for today."
"Yes." Uncle Ping immediately responded from behind, took the money bag, and went over to distribute the silver.
Su Yun'an stood in front of Su Renzhong's tombstone for a while before turning to Su Xiaoli: "This time, we've really troubled Grandpa Su and the village."
Seeing that the villagers had received ten taels of silver as wages, Su Xiaoli was overjoyed and smiled, saying, "Young master, you are too kind. This is what we should do."
As he spoke, Su Xiaoli said with shame, "It was also because we didn't keep a close watch on the General's tomb. We don't know which thief had the idea to steal the General's burial goods, but fortunately, we escaped unharmed and nothing was missing."
Su Xiaoli's words instantly earned him a glare from Su Yun'an.
The most important thing in this tomb is gone, yet he still claims that nothing is missing!
This is my father's grave. Even his remains have been lost. Can this still be considered my father's grave?
Su Xiaoli was so frightened by Su Yun'an's sharp gaze, which seemed to want to tear him apart, that his legs went weak and he knelt down on the ground: "I will definitely send my clansmen to guard the General's tomb from now on, and I will never let those thieves take advantage of it again."
Su Yun'an frowned as he looked at Su Xiaoli, unable to utter a single word.
They trusted Sujia Village so much that they sent their father's remains all the way here, but they let his remains be switched!
He really can't forgive him for saying such a casual remark!
However, since things have come to this point, there's no point in him pursuing these matters any further.
Moreover, the father's background is unknown, and he may even be involved with the Northern Wei Dynasty. If someone is truly determined to switch the father's remains, they would not be able to stop it.
"Alright, get up. We'll have to trouble Grandpa Su to take good care of Grandpa, Grandma, and Father's graves from now on."
Su Xiaoli immediately replied, "Young master, rest assured, this time I will not be negligent again and will definitely guard the general's tomb well."
Since the remains weren't his father's, Su Yun'an had no heart to continue the rites. Besides, after all this fuss, it was already dark: "Alright, everyone go back. Tomorrow, I'll trouble Grandpa Su to prepare the banquet."
“Yes,” Su Xiaoli replied immediately.
Su Yun'an and You Yi returned to the old house together.
Su Yun'an sat silently in the main room, his expression solemn.
Who exactly switched my father's remains, and what were their motives?
If my sister knew that the person buried in Sujia Village was not our father at all, and that his remains had been switched, she would be very heartbroken!
Uncle Ping and the others were puzzled as to why Su Yun'an was suddenly unhappy. They wanted to ask what was wrong, but dared not speak.
Uncle Ping could only ask You Yi in a low voice, "Uncle You, what's wrong with the young master?"
He had just returned to his hometown, paid respects to the general and his ancestors, and repaired the general's tomb. He had done everything he was supposed to do, so why was the young master unhappy?
Only You Yi knew why Su Yun'an was upset, and waved his hand, saying, "You guys go make dinner, he's fine."
"Yes," Uncle Ping and the others replied, not daring to say anything more, and bowed as they withdrew.
After everyone left, You Yi walked up to Su Yun'an, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Cheer up. At least we have some clues now. As long as we continue to investigate, we will find out sooner or later who killed your father, and we will definitely be able to find your father's remains."
Su Yun'an knew that these were just words of comfort from his martial uncle, and he didn't want his martial uncle to worry about him.
Su Yun'an took out the curved knife hidden in his sleeve: "I wonder if there are any clues on this knife?"
Because the scabbard was covered in mud and grime, Su Yun'an took the curved sword directly to the kitchen, scooped up some water, and washed the sword in the water.
Soon, the mud and grime on the scabbard were washed away, revealing its original appearance.
It is a very exquisite black copper scimitar, and the scabbard has some rust spots, but the corrosion is not very serious.
Su Yun'an carefully examined the scimitar again, but still couldn't figure it out.
Su Yun'an looked at You Yi: "Uncle-Master, have you ever seen such a curved blade?"
You Yi shook his head: "No, I have never been to Northern Wei. I have only heard that Northern Wei soldiers use curved swords. Actually, I don't know much about curved swords."
Su Yun'an was somewhat disappointed, and his gaze returned to the curved blade.
Just as Su Yun'an was studying the scimitar, a guard appeared carrying a letter owl: "Young Master, a letter from the Princess."
Su Yun'an frowned, immediately stood up, took the letter, and began to read it.
After reading the letter, Su Yun'an looked at You Yi with a solemn expression: "My sister wants us to return as soon as possible after we finish our investigation. Something has happened in the capital."
You Yi thought something had happened to Su Xuening and Pei Luo, and was startled. He immediately took the letter and started reading.
After reading the letter, Youyi wasn't so nervous anymore.
The emperor is in trouble, so it has little to do with them!
However, since that girl wanted him to go back early, they would go back early as well. Anyway, they had almost finished investigating things here.
Upon receiving Su Xuening's letter, Su Yun'an and You Yi left without even having a meal.
"Then this old servant will have them tidy up." Uncle Ping didn't know what had happened, but seeing how anxious they were, he couldn't help but feel nervous as well.
Su Yun'an thought for a moment and said, "You don't need to come back with us. Stay here for another two or three days. There's a banquet being held here tomorrow, so you can represent me at it."
Uncle Ping frowned: "But you're going back alone..."
How could he not feel at ease!
Su Yun'an didn't care: "Isn't my martial uncle with me? There are also two bodyguards. What could possibly happen to me?"
Uncle Ping glanced at You Yi. He knew that this Uncle You was highly skilled in martial arts, but he couldn't rest easy unless he personally stayed by the young master's side.
Before Uncle Ping could speak, Su Yun'an made a decision: "Alright, it's decided then. I'm going to say goodbye to the village chief."
As Su Yun'an spoke, he glanced at Qingshan and Qingshi, who were about to leave with him, and said, "You two stay here to help Uncle Ping."
Without giving them a chance to speak, Su Yun'an picked up the curved sword, took You Yi, and led the horses out.
Before leaving Su Family Village, Su Yun'an went to say goodbye to Su Xiaoli.
When Su Xiaoli heard that Su Yun'an was suddenly leaving, she immediately became nervous again: "Why are you leaving all of a sudden?"
Is the young master still angry about the fact that someone tried to pry open the general's coffin?
Su Yun'an knew what Su Xiaoli was worried about and didn't want him to feel burdened: "Something happened in the capital, so we rushed back. But I left Uncle Ping behind to help you organize the banquet."
"I see." Hearing Su Yun'an say this, Su Xiaoli breathed a sigh of relief: "Since the young master has important matters to attend to, then I will not keep you any longer."
"Farewell!" Su Yun'an cupped his hands to Su Xiaoli, then mounted his horse and galloped away with You Yi.
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